Ching K. Chiao

As one of the firm’s founding attorneys, Ching K. Chiao is a respected and prominent member of the Southern California Real Estate and Business Law community. Mr. Chiao represents various individuals and businesses, including major real estate developers in the Greater Los Angeles Area with portfolios in excess of $500,000,000. His representation includes notable deals with Home Depot, Office Depot, Food-4-Less, Rite Aid, Ross Dress-for-Less, JC Penny’s, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Starbucks, Seattle’s Best, Foot Locker, Gymboree, AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, MetroPCS, and many more. Mr. Chiao prides himself on delivering exceptional results in a cost-effective manner. Companies who utilize Mr. Chiao’s talents as in-house counsel continually report substantial cost savings and improved efficiency in operations, management, and litigation. His ability to be aggressive and creative while arriving at win-win scenario for all involved is the monument of the firm’s success.

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Business Law

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

California

Since 2006

Languages

English

Mandarin

Professional Experience

General Counsel

Fred Leeds Properties

2004 - 2009

Attorney at Land Use Division

Los Angeles City Attorney's Office

2003 - 2004

Education

Southwestern University School of Law

J.D.

2004

University of California - Irvine

B.A. | Political Science

2000

Awards

Top Attorneys

Pasadena Magazine

2014

Top Attorneys

Pasadena Magazine

2013

Top Attorneys

Pasadena Magazine

2012

Top Attorneys

Pasadena Magazine

2011

Top Attorneys

Pasadena Magazine

2010

Top Attorneys

Pasadena Magazine

2009

Professional Associations

City of Arcadia

Chairman of the Planning Commission

2015 - Current

City of Arcadia

Chairman of Modification Committee

2012 - 2013

City of Arcadia

Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission

2012 - 2013

Le Tip

Vice President

2012 - 2013

Le Tip

Member

2009 - 2012

Arcadia Chamber of Commerce

Member

2009 - 2012

San Marino Chamber of Commerce

Member

2009 - 2012

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2012

Young Lawyers Club

Member

2006 - 2008

Speaking Engagements

Real Estate and Foreign Investment, Investing in the United States: A Roadmap for Inquiring Minds